Jacob

Meaning supplanter, heel-grabber
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Jacob
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ja-cob

About Jacob

Endurance defines this perennial favorite that has maintained popularity across centuries and continents. The name possesses a remarkable quality of feeling simultaneously classic and current, never falling into the trap of seeming outdated despite its ancient roots. Its widespread recognition ensures easy pronunciation and spelling, while its continued popularity speaks to its broad appeal. The two-syllable structure provides balance, and the strong opening consonant followed by softer sounds creates pleasing phonetic flow. This is a name that carries weight and substance, projecting reliability and steadfastness. It works beautifully in professional contexts while remaining warm and approachable in personal settings. For parents seeking a proven choice with deep historical roots and contemporary relevance, this represents a safe yet meaningful option that has stood the test of time across countless generations and diverse cultures.

Variations of Name Jacob

Jacques
Giacomo
Yakov
Jakob

Nicknames for Jacob

Jake
Jay
Coby
Cob
JB
Jacob

Famous People Named Jacob

Jacob TremblayCanadian actor
Jacob ElordiAustralian actor
Jacob HoggardCanadian musician
Jacob BatalonAmerican actor
Jacob WhitesidesAmerican singer-songwriter
Jacob LatimoreAmerican singer and actor
Jacob AndersonEnglish actor and musician
Jacob deGromAmerican professional baseball player
Jacob BlackstockCo-founder of Google's virtual reality division
Jacob ZumaFormer President of South Africa
Jacob CollierBritish musician
Jacob DaltonAmerican gymnast
Jacob HopkinsAmerican actor
Jacob SmithAmerican actor
Jacob VargasAmerican actor
Jacob ArtistAmerican actor
Jacob YoungAmerican actor
Jacob TammeFormer American football player

Characters Named Jacob

Jacob MarleyA Christmas Carol
Jacob PeraltaBrooklyn Nine-Nine
Jacob BlackTwilight series
Jacob PortmanMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Jacob TremblayGood Boys
Jacob FryeAssassin's Creed Syndicate
Jacob KowalskiFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Jacob HoodEleventh Hour
Jacob FullerFrom Dusk Till Dawn - The Series
Jacob GallagherEmmerdale
Jacob MarloweY - The Last Man
Jacob TaylorMass Effect 2
Jacob BlackwoodThe Haunting Hour - The Series
Jacob Carter/SelmakStargate SG-1
Jacob ClarkeBattlestar Galactica
Jacob BlackmanDeadly Class
Jacob StoneThe Librarians
Jacob GreenleafGreenleaf
Jacob SnellOzark

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Justice
Jaden
Joshua
Jaxtyn
Juan
Jaxton
Jamison
Johnny
Jerry
Jack